13 illegal Indonesians drown after boat capsizes off Johor

The bodies were washed ashore and discovered by members of the public along Tanjung Kelisa, Mulim Timur, Bandar Penawar here, near the Tanjung Balau beach.

KOTA TINGGI: Thirteen illegal Indonesian immigrants drowned after the long boat they were travelling in capsized in the South China Sea.

The victims were exiting the country using an illegal route and believed to be on their way to Batam when the tragedy took place.